I do actually agree that spam is a major problem, to new user adoption and retention of existing users. I just also feel the need to point out that this faulty (I would say, you obviously disagree) 'spam filter' and (intented?) Blocklist/shadowban system is also a major problem, considering the sort of people nostr interests and people reach out to joining.
I don't even know about bounties and how much people need for that, of I am rich enough to do that or have enough of a reach to even make something like that possible. I appreciate your answers and hope there is more transparency about the blocklist mechanisms and would be very grateful for a clarification on how it works if you have time. I think a lot of people don't know.
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The anti-spam filter is extremely simple:
5+ messages with exactly the same content and citations get you marked as a spammer in the app. The 5 posts need to be completely equal and done in a short amount of time.
As a spammer, you go into a temporary block list that remains active until the user app closes. So, if you delete your posts, you get back to being seen by everyone.
Now, this does not affect your followers. Following you takes precedence over any block list. Which means, your messages only disappear from the Global feeds and public chats of the people that are NOT following you.
Simple and extremely effective.
I see, that sounds sensible.
But I believe you've also mentioned a mechanism where if 5 people I follow, block someone, that user will also be blocked for me. Has that stopped?